Crossovers

Sailed right through this one. Need to take a week off to spend with family, but the only way the epilogue won't be posted is if I'm deceased. And if that happens, you may rest assured that everyone gets the happy and/or hopeful ending they deserve.

Severe spoilers for The Devil You Know and The Devil In Disguise. Turn back, or be spoiled.


And the Devil Will Drag You Under
Dexter / Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel
Dexter, Astor, ensemble Dexter/Buffy cast
Gen, M/F (Dexter/Lumen), F/F (Deb/Faith)
Action, drama, comedy, horror, coming of age
Mature audiences
Graphic violence, crude language, sexual happenings, alternate universe, off the charts manipulation
Word count: 242,173 words (in progress)


For over a decade, Dexter Morgan cut a swath through a mountain of Miami's finest murderers. Scarred forever as a child, rescued and trained by a cop on the edge, he delivered vigilante justice with a deadpan smile. Clawed his way to the top, to become the most successful serial killer in history.

Until the fates intervened.

Now for the past year, Miami Metro's top blood spatter analyst has been dancing to a different drummer. With Lumen at his side, as well as Slayer stepdaughter Astor, they've faced threats demonic and human; survived magickal curses intended to destroy their family, and laid to rest the ghosts of the past. But when a well-intended spell goes awry, Dexter finds himself thrown headlong into the strangest new world yet. A world with enemies at every turn...and the most unlikely allies. And where the desperate battle for truth may be the very instrument of his destruction.

"You will not believe the joy I felt when I realized you had updated."

"Lots of twists and turns...very interesting, and well written."

"You are doing a great job in maintaining the suspense...a world of uncertainty and violence."


In the original universe: Deals are made. People come clean. And in current universe: Preparation. Confession. Contrition. Reparation. Explanation. Affliction. Expiation. And dissolution.


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A much quicker update, this chapter came together very quickly. The basic outline has been in place for a while, but I was surprised and pleased by how much additional material I ended up weaving in, and how well it connects with the rest of the book and the series as a whole.

Severe spoilers for The Devil You Know and The Devil In Disguise. Turn back, or be spoiled.


And the Devil Will Drag You Under
Dexter / Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel
Dexter, Astor, ensemble Dexter/Buffy cast
Gen, M/F (Dexter/Lumen), F/F (Deb/Faith)
Action, drama, comedy, horror, coming of age
Mature audiences
Graphic violence, crude language, sexual happenings, alternate universe, off the charts manipulation
Word count: 224,090 words (in progress)


For over a decade, Dexter Morgan cut a swath through a mountain of Miami's finest murderers. Scarred forever as a child, rescued and trained by a cop on the edge, he delivered vigilante justice with a deadpan smile. Clawed his way to the top, to become the most successful serial killer in history.

Until the fates intervened.

Now for the past year, Miami Metro's top blood spatter analyst has been dancing to a different drummer. With Lumen at his side, as well as Slayer stepdaughter Astor, they've faced threats demonic and human; survived magickal curses intended to destroy their family, and laid to rest the ghosts of the past. But when a well-intended spell goes awry, Dexter finds himself thrown headlong into the strangest new world yet. A world with enemies at every turn...and the most unlikely allies. And where the desperate battle for truth may be the very instrument of his destruction.

"You will not believe the joy I felt when I realized you had updated."

"Lots of twists and turns...very interesting, and well written."

"You are doing a great job in maintaining the suspense...a world of uncertainty and violence."


In this installment: In the original universe: Aftermath. Lumen tries to explain. And Deb attempts a confession. And in current universe: The state of Spike. Harry the bloodhound. Vince sets boundaries and receives more than one apology. Astor and Lumen, on the brink. The many faces of the First Evil. Brian's last chance. Lumen's crisis point. The final flashback. And the end of an era. All in the antepenultimate chapter (if you don't count the epilogue) of AND THE DEVIL WILL DRAG YOU UNDER. So what are you waiting for?



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Less than two weeks for this one, even busy as I've been. Four more chapters and an epilogue to go. Fingers crossed, but either way the finish line is in sight, if not by New Year's then sometime next spring.


Severe spoilers for The Devil You Know and The Devil In Disguise. Turn back, or be spoiled.


And the Devil Will Drag You Under
Dexter / Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel
Dexter, Astor, ensemble Dexter/Buffy cast
Gen, M/F (Dexter/Lumen), F/F (Deb/Faith)
Action, drama, comedy, horror, coming of age
Mature audiences
Graphic violence, crude language, sexual happenings, alternate universe, off the charts manipulation
Word count: 196,139 words (in progress)


For over a decade, Dexter Morgan cut a swath through a mountain of Miami's finest murderers. Scarred forever as a child, rescued and trained by a cop on the edge, he delivered vigilante justice with a deadpan smile. Clawed his way to the top, to become the most successful serial killer in history.

Until the fates intervened.

Now for the past year, Miami Metro's top blood spatter analyst has been dancing to a different drummer. With Lumen at his side, as well as Slayer stepdaughter Astor, they've faced threats demonic and human; survived magickal curses intended to destroy their family, and laid to rest the ghosts of the past. But when a well-intended spell goes awry, Dexter finds himself thrown headlong into the strangest new world yet. A world with enemies at every turn...and the most unlikely allies. And where the desperate battle for truth may be the very instrument of his destruction.

"You will not believe the joy I felt when I realized you had updated."

"Lots of twists and turns...very interesting, and well written."

"You are doing a great job in maintaining the suspense...a world of uncertainty and violence."


In this installment: Spike and the Musketeers have a council of war. The recent travels of a certain weapon. Harry comes clean as much as he can. A triumph, and another predictable betrayal. Vince goes full Venkman. Brian loves playing games. Astor's confession. The penultimate pivotal flashback. Tara remembers. Lumen tries to have a moment. And in the original universe: Things may not be going according to plan.



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The parallels and contrasts between the Lumens grow ever stronger, with formerly implicit hints attaining explicit status. As always, discussion welcome and encouraged. Contains slightly more than usual in the way of gory details.


Severe spoilers for The Devil You Know and The Devil In Disguise. Turn back, or be spoiled.


And the Devil Will Drag You Under
Dexter / Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel
Dexter, Astor, ensemble Dexter/Buffy cast
Gen, M/F (Dexter/Lumen), F/F (Deb/Faith)
Action, drama, comedy, horror, coming of age
Mature audiences
Graphic violence, crude language, sexual happenings, alternate universe, off the charts manipulation
Word count: 170,607 words (in progress)


For over a decade, Dexter Morgan cut a swath through a mountain of Miami's finest murderers. Scarred forever as a child, rescued and trained by a cop on the edge, he delivered vigilante justice with a deadpan smile. Clawed his way to the top, to become the most successful serial killer in history.

Until the fates intervened.

Now for the past year, Miami Metro's top blood spatter analyst has been dancing to a different drummer. With Lumen at his side, as well as Slayer stepdaughter Astor, they've faced threats demonic and human; survived magickal curses intended to destroy their family, and laid to rest the ghosts of the past. But when a well-intended spell goes awry, Dexter finds himself thrown headlong into the strangest new world yet. A world with enemies at every turn...and the most unlikely allies. And where the desperate battle for truth may be the very instrument of his destruction.


"You are doing a great job in maintaining the suspense...a world of uncertainty and violence."


In this installment: Doakes dares doubt the distorted narrative. Lumen knows evil when she sees it. Spike walks the line. Another disturbing fragment of the past. A Slayer cram session with group therapy. Lumen joins the conversation. The Musketeers reunite. Spike shows why he never graduated charm school. Lenore meets her match. Jealousy is an ugly thing. The First Evil reveals itself. Spike lays hands on a crucial item. And in the original universe, Lumen shares her feelings.



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This was already good in outline. but the finished version feels at least ten times better. Lots of good progression both inside this chapter and connected to the rest of the story.


Severe spoilers for The Devil You Know and The Devil In Disguise. Turn back, or be spoiled.


And the Devil Will Drag You Under
Dexter / Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel
Dexter, Astor, ensemble Dexter/Buffy cast
Gen, M/F (Dexter/Lumen), F/F (Deb/Faith)
Action, drama, comedy, horror, coming of age
Mature audiences
Graphic violence, crude language, sexual happenings, alternate universe, off the charts manipulation
Word count: 140,523 words (in progress)


For over a decade, Dexter Morgan cut a swath through a mountain of Miami's finest murderers. Scarred forever as a child, rescued and trained by a cop on the edge, he delivered vigilante justice with a deadpan smile. Clawed his way to the top, to become the most successful serial killer in history.

Until the fates intervened.

Now for the past year, Miami Metro's top blood spatter analyst has been dancing to a different drummer. With Lumen at his side, as well as Slayer stepdaughter Astor, they've faced threats demonic and human; survived magickal curses intended to destroy their family, and laid to rest the ghosts of the past. But when a well-intended spell goes awry, Dexter finds himself thrown headlong into the strangest new world yet. A world with enemies at every turn...and the most unlikely allies. And where the desperate battle for truth may be the very instrument of his destruction.


"You are doing a great job in maintaining the suspense...a world of uncertainty and violence."


In this installment: In the original universe: Astor protects her brothers. Faith introduces Deb to a certain namesake. And in current universe: Brian rejects false idols. Tara meets with Vince and his crew. Lenore gets a glimpse of the wiring under the board. Vampire and Slayer meet again. The last temptation of Brian. Lumen wonders. An ultimatum for Dexter. Brian comes face to nonexistent face with evil. Vince and the crew discover another piece of the puzzle. More than one trap is set. Brian puts away childish things. Saved by the bell; one killer to another. And more than one trap is sprung. It's all here, in the decimultimate chapter of And the Devil Will Drag You Under. Available now at your favorite soon to be banned website.



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